unsuccessful command

[/ˌʌn.səkˈses.fəl kəˈmænd/]
noun phrasepl: unsuccessful commands
comando mal-sucedido
1. A directive or instruction that fails to achieve its intended result or purpose
The unsuccessful command left the system in an unstable state.
O comando mal-sucedido deixou o sistema em um estado instável.
2. In computing, a command that does not execute properly or returns an error
The unsuccessful command generated an error message on the terminal.
O comando mal-sucedido gerou uma mensagem de erro no terminal.
3. A military or leadership order that fails to accomplish its objectives
The general's unsuccessful command resulted in a tactical retreat.
O comando mal-sucedido do general resultou em um recuo tático.
This term is predominantly used in technical and military contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese tech communities, 'comando mal-sucedido' is the standard phrase, while in Portugal, the spelling 'malsucedido' (without hyphen) is preferred. The phrase reflects formal, professional communication in both technical support and management settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
failed commandineffective commandaborted commanderroneous command
Antonyms / Antônimos
successful commandeffective commandexecuted command

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comando mal-sucedido
Standard usage in both formal and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
comando que não funcionou
More colloquial phrasing
São Paulo
comando falhado
Technical and IT sectors commonly use this variant
Portugal
comando malsucedido
European Portuguese spelling without hyphenation

Related Words

error messagecommand failureexecution failurecommand syntax

Related Idioms & Phrases

a failed attempt at command
the command fell through
the order didn't stick
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